Tell Your Story: Picture Books

There’s just one thing we can tell you about writing a picture book: there is no one “right way” to do it.

You have a story to tell, and a unique voice with which to tell it.

Maybe you’ve had an idea for a while and want to get started. Maybe you’re looking for a place to find community and hone your craft.

No matter where you are on your journey, we’re glad you’re here.  Your story and your picture book can inspire children, and we’d love to help.

Picture Book Resources

How Do You Know If You’ve Written a Picture Book?

How Do You Know If You’ve Written a Picture Book?

Denise Fleming, Artist and Mentor

Denise Fleming, Artist and Mentor

7 Ways to Create Characters with Charisma

7 Ways to Create Characters with Charisma

Listening to Your Manuscript Will Help With Revision

Listening to Your Manuscript Will Help With Revision

Inspiring Children Through Story

“My picture book ... deals with parents separating. One little boy, who parents recently divorced, went to bed with [it] many nights. This deeply moved me to know this picture book helped this little boy.

"I tutor 2nd grade reluctant readers. My understanding of picture book structure and prose allows me to help them learn more than words. Rather than just read the story, we talk about it."

"You mean I get to keep this book forever?"

…Spoken by a child in tears who was gifted with one of my books at a school visit and had never owned a book before.

"When I hear kids giggle while I’m reading [my book] I feel like I’ve done the job I intended to do."

Picture Book Courses and Workshops

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Stories from Our Highlights Foundation Alumni

Gareth Hinds on Creative Process and Taking Artistic Leaps

Gareth Hinds on Creative Process and Taking Artistic Leaps

Novelists Rave About The Whole Novel Workshop

Novelists Rave About The Whole Novel Workshop

From Idea to Sale: A Graphic Novel Journey

From Idea to Sale: A Graphic Novel Journey

Fellows Announced for the 2019-2020 Highlights Foundation Diversity Fellowship

Fellows Announced for the 2019-2020 Highlights Foundation Diversity Fellowship

Workshops for Writers & Illustrators

> Online
> In-Person
> On-Demand (Self-Paced Online)

New to the Highlights Foundation? Try these:

The Crash Course | The Whole Novel Workshop | Summer Camp

Questions?

Need help deciding on a workshop?  Ask an ambassador!

Visiting Our Campus

Our campus (The Barn at Boyds Mills) is tucked away in the foothills of the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania.  It's a few hours from both New York City and Philadelphia, but worlds away from everyday life.

Line drawing of the Barn at Boyds Mills

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